Phase 1 V70 door problem.

Tetleysmooth · Mar 3rd, 2019, 01:31

I have a 1998 V70.
When I was driving yesterday, I noticed the footwell light was still on. When I stopped the car, I opened the drivers door and closed it again. The footwell light stayed on again, so I opened the door again and closed it again with considerable force. The light went out. When I close the door with what I consider to be normal force, the light stays on. I suffered a flat battery this week, and strongly suspect this was the cause.
So, is the striker plate on the B pillar adjustable?
Are there other adjustments I can make to make the lights go out using normal force to close the door, and not slamming the life out of it?
Thanks in advance.

jack taylor · Mar 3rd, 2019, 05:02

Hi, When you use normal force to close the door does it in fact shut. Assuming it does I would say there is a problem with the footwell light electrical connections. Is there any evidence that the door striker plate has moved?

volvo again · Mar 3rd, 2019, 07:06

Had a similar problem with the rear door, turned out to be the micro switch in the door lock assembly.
Luckily I had a spare so changed the complete lock, don't know if it's possible to get new switches.

Luxobarge · Mar 3rd, 2019, 07:59

It'll be sticky microswitches in the door lock mech. Several good threads on here about this problem.

Tetleysmooth · Mar 3rd, 2019, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack taylor

Hi, When you use normal force to close the door does it in fact shut. Assuming it does I would say there is a problem with the footwell light electrical connections. Is there any evidence that the door striker plate has moved?

The door does seem to close flush, and I can't see any evidence of the striker plate moving.
I bet it is indeed the microswitch.

Thanks for the replies so far people.

christheancient · Mar 3rd, 2019, 10:01

This may help?

www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=276166

Tetleysmooth · Mar 3rd, 2019, 14:21

I did read through your excellent post.
I also did what you suggested and flicked the catch over with my finger and the door edge and footwell lights went out. Flicked the catch back again and they came on.
If you look at the striker plate on the b pillar, it has a plastic insert. Mine is almost worn down to the metal, so I'm thinking it's this failing to push the latch over with normal door closing. I did manage to adjust the striker plate by brute force, as one of the torx bolts holding it is mangled, so someone's been there before. The lights seem to go out a bit easier now.
Now where am I going to find a good condition striker plate?

jack taylor · Mar 3rd, 2019, 20:49

Hi, probably worth looking in a breakers.

Tetleysmooth · Mar 3rd, 2019, 22:00

Cheers Jack.

tdidave · Mar 4th, 2019, 16:22

Almost definitely the micro-switches. I've had exactly the same issue on a few occasions over the years, with the resulting flat batteries. Another one to watch for is the red door warning lights staying on when the door is closed.

I got fed up with the hassle (and flat batteries) in the end and just took all the bulbs out..

Mar 3rd, 2019, 01:31	#1
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	Phase 1 V70 door problem. I have a 1998 V70. When I was driving yesterday, I noticed the footwell light was still on. When I stopped the car, I opened the drivers door and closed it again. The footwell light stayed on again, so I opened the door again and closed it again with considerable force. The light went out. When I close the door with what I consider to be normal force, the light stays on. I suffered a flat battery this week, and strongly suspect this was the cause. So, is the striker plate on the B pillar adjustable? Are there other adjustments I can make to make the lights go out using normal force to close the door, and not slamming the life out of it? Thanks in advance.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 07:59	#4
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:17 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	It'll be sticky microswitches in the door lock mech. Several good threads on here about this problem. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 10:01	#6
christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	This may help? www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=276166 __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

Mar 4th, 2019, 16:22	#10
tdidave V70 TDi CD Last Online: Sep 28th, 2023 23:47 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FALMOUTH..CORNWALL	Almost definitely the micro-switches. I've had exactly the same issue on a few occasions over the years, with the resulting flat batteries. Another one to watch for is the red door warning lights staying on when the door is closed. I got fed up with the hassle (and flat batteries) in the end and just took all the bulbs out.. __________________ My old Turquoise 850 TDi GLT & my present Garnet Red V70 TDi CD My 1998 V70 TDi CD : http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/album.php?albumid=654

Mar 3rd, 2019, 05:02	#2
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi, When you use normal force to close the door does it in fact shut. Assuming it does I would say there is a problem with the footwell light electrical connections. Is there any evidence that the door striker plate has moved?

Mar 3rd, 2019, 07:06	#3
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Today 11:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	Had a similar problem with the rear door, turned out to be the micro switch in the door lock assembly. Luckily I had a spare so changed the complete lock, don't know if it's possible to get new switches.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 14:21	#7
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	I did read through your excellent post. I also did what you suggested and flicked the catch over with my finger and the door edge and footwell lights went out. Flicked the catch back again and they came on. If you look at the striker plate on the b pillar, it has a plastic insert. Mine is almost worn down to the metal, so I'm thinking it's this failing to push the latch over with normal door closing. I did manage to adjust the striker plate by brute force, as one of the torx bolts holding it is mangled, so someone's been there before. The lights seem to go out a bit easier now. Now where am I going to find a good condition striker plate?

Mar 3rd, 2019, 20:49	#8
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi, probably worth looking in a breakers.

Mar 3rd, 2019, 22:00	#9
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	Cheers Jack.

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